Monthly Archives: October 2007

The end of American history . . . in slow-motion

Posted on 3 October 2007 by Emmett Duffy

OK, I admit it’s a hyperbolic, sensationalistic title. What I am referring to is actually the impending end of the physical manifestation a perhaps small, but profound, part of American history, one that is central to the American consciousness, namely … Continue reading →

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Sowing the seeds of literacy for the new millennium

Posted on 2 October 2007 by Emmett Duffy

The latest issue of Seed magazine is a must read, announcing the winners of the 2nd Annual Seed Science Writing Contest, which addresses the question: “What does it mean to be scientifically literate in the 21st Century?”  Lest you think that … Continue reading →

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Carnival of the Blue V

Posted on 1 October 2007 by Emmett Duffy

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, and all the ships at Sea: The fifth monthly episode of the “Carnival of the Blue“, hosted this time around by Jennifer Jacquet at Shifting Baselines, is now online and features a round-up of the … Continue reading →

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